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recorded in 1978 , for instance, for the months October <br /> 0 <br /> through May , was 31 . 25 F . <br /> 2 . Topography <br /> The terrain is steep . Gently sloping ground is <br /> limited almost entirely to high glaciated bowls in the <br /> southern part of the Basin and a few landslide or slumpage <br /> areas . The remaining slopes range from 15% to 40% . <br /> 3 . Soils, <br /> The U . S . Soil Conservation Service has <br /> determined that soil associations of the Coal Basin fit the <br /> criteria for Classes VII and VIII (with a limited area , <br /> about 7% of the basin, suitable for Class VI designation) of <br /> the SCS Capability Classification System. Lands in Classes <br /> V-VIII are considered to be limited in use and generally not <br /> suited to cultivation. <br /> C . Utility and Capacity of Coal Basin Land <br /> 1 . Cropland <br /> Short growing season and poor soils would <br /> hinder crop success . In addition, steep terrain would make <br /> planting and harvesting operations difficult . <br /> 2 . Pastureland <br /> The area is used for forage by livestock and <br /> wildlife, and that use will continue after mining as well . <br /> However , the poor soils , steep terrain and short growing <br /> season would hinder the use of the land for production of <br /> hay crops . <br /> -6- <br />